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Is a 1960 nickel made of silver?
No, a 1960 nickel is not made of silver. Nickels minted in 1960 are composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Silver was last used in the composition of US nickels in 1942-1945 during World War II when nickel was needed for the war effort.
Does a v nickel have silver in it?
No it does not have any silver
How much silver is in a Canadian 1978 5 cent coin?
None. Canada has never made a silver nickel. In fact, until recently their nickels were really made of pure nickel, unlike those in the U.S. that are mostly copper. Canada DID, however, once make a much smaller 5-cent coin in silver, but it was last minted in 1921 and was never called a nickel because it didn't have any nickel in it.
Is nickel silver same value as sterling silver?
No, nickel silver and sterling silver are not the same value. Sterling silver is a precious metal composed of 92.5% silver, while nickel silver is an alloy of nickel, copper, and zinc that does not contain any silver. Sterling silver is typically more valuable than nickel silver.
Is there any silver in a 1940 nickel?
No there is not.
What is the silver content of a 1936 buffalo nickel?
No Buffalo nickels were struck in silver, only the Jefferson "War Nickels" from 1942 to 1945 have any silver in them.
Does German silver contain silver?
No. German silver is an alloy of approximately 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc; it doesn't contain any silver. The nickel gives it a shiny, silver appearance.
What is the percentage of silver in German silver?
Zero percent. The name is a misnomer; German silver, or nickel silver, is an alloy of approximately 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc; it doesn't contain any silver.
Is nickel silver magnetic?
Nickel silver is a type of alloy made from copper, nickel, and zinc, but it does not contain any silver. It is not magnetic because none of the metals it is composed of—copper, nickel, and zinc—are magnetic in their pure form.
Is nickel silver 925 silver?
Not even close, Nickel "silver" has no silver and is a copper alloy. It simply looks slightly like silver. Items might be silver plated though. Nickel silver, also called German silver, is an alloy of approximately 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc; it doesn't contain any silver. The nickel gives it a shiny, silver appearance.
How much silver is in a 2006 US nickel?
Only the "War Nickels" of 1942-1945 had any silver. All other nickels dating back to 1866 are made of copper-nickel alloy.
Is there any silver in a 1900 v nickel?
No they are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
